Business Development Director

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Brief Position Description

The Business Development Director handles leading, planning and organizing of department operations and identifies business targets according to company policy, aiming to achieve goals.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

  • Experienced within a CRO, biotech, or pharmaceutical environment.
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a business, science or related discipline.
  • Ability to develop positive relationships with current and potential clients.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage opportunities across a variety of accounts.
  • Proficient in English and/or another second language.

Responsibilities

  • Manage staff by the organization’s policies and applicable regulations, including planning, assigning, and directing work; managing performance and guiding professional development; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems; acting as a coach and mentor for subordinates as they develop in their role.
  • Direct the hiring and selection process for new staff by participating in candidate review and interviewing; establish methods to develop and evaluate onboarding processes.
  • Develop standard processes to ensure staff has the proper materials, systems, access and training to complete job responsibilities; oversee the execution of the training plan.
  • SOP review and mentored training experiences.
  • Identify business targets according to company policy.
  • Establish an executable business model.
  • Monitor external environment changes and adjust the organization accordingly.
  • Manage the department to achieve mission goals and provide necessary resources to fulfil them.
  • Collaborate with other departments as a partner.
  • Identify and pursue additional services to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Operate within a global and medical/pharmaceutical industrial environment.
  • Research trends in the global and Chinese clinical industry to inform strategy.
  • Execute the company’s mission goals and access suitable financial resources for the business plan.
  • Establish connections with relevant customers and resources.
  • Manage the department to fulfil annual goals and issue quarterly department reports; provide necessary assistance to staff.
  • Meet customer satisfaction and operate in compliance with professional ethics.
  • Perform tasks assigned by the line manager.

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Company: Novotech
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Location: London
Job Description:

Brief Position Description

The Business Development Director handles leading, planning and organizing of department operations and identifies business targets according to company policy, aiming to achieve goals.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

  • Experienced within a CRO, biotech, or pharmaceutical environment.
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a business, science or related discipline.
  • Ability to develop positive relationships with current and potential clients.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage opportunities across a variety of accounts.
  • Proficient in English and/or another second language.

Responsibilities

  • Manage staff by the organization’s policies and applicable regulations, including planning, assigning, and directing work; managing performance and guiding professional development; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems; acting as a coach and mentor for subordinates as they develop in their role.
  • Direct the hiring and selection process for new staff by participating in candidate review and interviewing; establish methods to develop and evaluate onboarding processes.
  • Develop standard processes to ensure staff has the proper materials, systems, access and training to complete job responsibilities; oversee the execution of the training plan.
  • SOP review and mentored training experiences.
  • Identify business targets according to company policy.
  • Establish an executable business model.
  • Monitor external environment changes and adjust the organization accordingly.
  • Manage the department to achieve mission goals and provide necessary resources to fulfil them.
  • Collaborate with other departments as a partner.
  • Identify and pursue additional services to increase customer satisfaction.
  • Operate within a global and medical/pharmaceutical industrial environment.
  • Research trends in the global and Chinese clinical industry to inform strategy.
  • Execute the company’s mission goals and access suitable financial resources for the business plan.
  • Establish connections with relevant customers and resources.
  • Manage the department to fulfil annual goals and issue quarterly department reports; provide necessary assistance to staff.
  • Meet customer satisfaction and operate in compliance with professional ethics.
  • Perform tasks assigned by the line manager.

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Posted: May 20th, 2026